Fraser stars as a 600-pound man in the new drama, directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, who also penned the play that it’s based on. While The Whale is predominantly a story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, much of the talk ahead of its release has been related to the main character’s weight. Fraser’s Charlie is dealing with the loss of his life partner, and seemingly resorts to eating to deal with the pain....

Liverpool was three goals up with less than 15 minutes to play at Selhurst Park thanks to finishes from Joe Allen, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez. But an unbelievable comeback from the hosts, who pulled level through Damien Delaney and a Dwight Gayle double saw the points shared, with Rodgers expecting Manuel Pellegrini's side to wrap up the title with two home wins. MORE: Luis Suarez reacts to draw accordingly...

But his current side RB Salzburg wasn’t having it, knowing Aaronson’s presence would be critical in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, where it is hoping to spring the upset and get past German giants Bayern Munich. The Austrian club is probably pretty happy with its decision after the first leg. Aaronson starred in the impressive 1-1 draw for Salzburg against fearsome Bayern Munich, with the Austrians standing tall against the German side and exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses....

Second-half goals from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva gave the Bees a creditable comeback at Leicester in their opener, starting their second season in the top flight with a 2-2 draw that suggested they can still prosper without Christian Eriksen. Inspirational since signing for Brentford in January, Eriksen joined United after his short-term contract at the Gtech Community Stadium ended and endured a forgettable day on his competitive debut for his new club, for whom the midfielder initially began in the centre of a toiling attacking three....

The Hall of Fame quarterback and Packers great said he is reminded of his playing style most when he see Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the field. “There’s no question that the sky is the limit for Baker,” Favre told Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon-Journal. “And, yeah, I think his style of play, and I’ve heard the same thing about Mahomes, and I agree with both, that their styles of play — if you had to pick a former player — would certainly match up to my style....

Just over a year later, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez is hurting thanks to stepping on a cactus while barefoot. Thankfully, the injury isn't expected to keep him out for long, and might even pitch on Thursday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Milwaukee announced Tuesday it has promoted its prized second base prospect from Triple-A San Antonio while placing Shaw on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist strain. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Hiura, 22, is tearing through the Pacific Coast League in 2019 with a .333/.408/.698 slash line, 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. The 2017 first-round pick has flourished at every level of the minors with a combined ....

In a video posted to TikTok by Angela’s Premier Event Designs, based in Dayton, Ohio, the bird can be seen waddling toward the bride, who crouches down with arms wide open to greet it. “You’re a penguin,” the bride can be heard saying as the penguin approaches her and her groom. “Oh my goodness,” she continues. Evidently smitten with the happy couple, the penguin bows slightly as he moves closer to the bride, with the pair enjoying something approaching an embrace....

She shared the story in Reddit’s “Am I The A**hole” forum on Tuesday under the username u/BlueRoses95. So far, the post has received more than 13,000 votes and over 2,000 comments. In the post, the bridesmaid explained that her fiancé gifted her the necklace. “Our 5th anniversary of our first date was 2 months ago and he got me a beautiful opal necklace on a gold chain specifically to wear to the wedding because it complimented [sic] my bridesmaid dress,” she said....

It wasn’t the first time Larson had signalled her Star Wars fandom, but it nevertheless prompted a wave of speculation regarding her possible appearance in future Star Wars movies. It was also widely interpreted as a reply to misogynist reactions to Captain Marvel in certain fandom circles and on social media—Larson essentially telling the haters she’s undeterred from taking on roles in other large, traditionally geeky franchises. But a new interview with Variety suggests Larson wasn’t engaging in a veiled dialogue with the worst elements of the Marvel Cinematic Universe fanbase, but has instead kept her life and work apart from their criticisms....

Buoyed by Manchester City’s earlier draw with Everton, the Gunners cruised into a 3-0 lead early in the second half and withstood the threat of a Brighton comeback to claim a 14th win in 16 league games this season. Arsenal seemed in a mood to celebrate the new year on the south coast, Bukayo Saka giving them the lead inside just two minutes. It was the Gunners’ earliest away goal in the Premier League since a Theo Walcott strike against QPR back in 2013....

Some of the more diehard golf fans are already aware of the best players from across the pond. But for the casual fan tuning in this week when Royal Troon hosts the Open, this is a chance to get a sneak peak of all the European tour stars that could contend. MORE: American winners of the British Open Here are the top European Tour stars to keep an eye on this week:...

“Oakmont was so long ago and I was a lot younger,” Lowry said after moving into a co-share of the lead on Friday. “I feel like if I get the opportunity this week I’ll be better. It definitely won’t affect me, what happened in Oakmont.” Amid the chanting, raucous cheers and sheer euphoria that greeted Lowry walking off the 18th green at the conclusion of the greatest round of his life at Royal Portrush on Saturday, there was an unsettling sense of deja vu due to his four-stroke advantage....

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NEWSWEEK: Did you watch the VMAs? Carrie Ann Inaba: Yes, I did. What do you think of Britney Spears’s performance? I watched the second broadcast, so I read the reviews before I saw the show. All the stuff came out that was so negative about her performance. I saw some stills and thought she didn’t look so terrible. How could it have gone so terribly wrong? When I watched it, I think they gave her a great place to make a comeback....

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny heard arguments Friday and decided to end pop star Britney Spears’ conservatorship. Spears asked the court to end her 13-year conservatorship in June, describing the arrangement as abusive and traumatizing. And on Friday, Penny agreed. The judge determined there was “no need for capacity declaration” of Spears and that a conservatorship is no longer required. The 39-year-old claims she was forced to take medication and contraception, as well as being made to work against her will, but Spears now has medical and financial autonomy for the first time since 2008 following Penny’s decision....

The popstar’s father Jamie Spears has had control over all major aspects of her life, including her finances and personal health decisions, since 2008. The court-ordered conservatorship came after her public breakdown. According to a press release from the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, “all parties, including Ms. Spears, are scheduled to appear remotely” for a status hearing on June 23. The 39-year-old’s appearance will allow her to directly address to court and Judge Brenda Penny, who presides over the case....

The Phoenix Mercury player was arrested at a Moscow airport in February and charged with possession of vape canisters containing cannabis oil. She was sentenced to nine years in prison and was fined one million rubles (approximately $16,000). Griner appeared from a remand cell via video link at the Moscow Regional Court on Tuesday to hear the outcome of her appeal. The 32-year-old looked downcast during the hearing as a statement from her was read to the court....

It appears that Denver is targeting a more proven coach this time around after entrusting Hackett, a first-time coach, in its 2022 hiring process. And ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Broncos are going to be “ultra aggressive” in landing the candidate that they want. NFL MOCK DRAFT: Broncos land Bradley Chubb replacement with first-round pick Who could those candidates be? NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Denver is expected to treat the likes of Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh and Dan Quinn as its top targets....